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Festivals and events in Nagasaki

38 major festivals and seasonal events in Nagasaki, across the whole year. We only list dates we have confirmed with official announcements.

Dates can change. Check the official website before you go.

See the year at a glance Add to calendar (.ics)

The .ics file only includes events whose dates we have confirmed with official announcements. Each entry links to the official website.

January

  • Usually early January
    Please check the official website for dates.
    Kaizu Shishi Koma Mai (Lion Dance)
    Goto City · Kaizu Shrine and the Kaizu district, Miiraku
  • 2026 Jan 18 (Sun) Ended
    Hetomato Festival
    Goto City · Shimosakiyama, Goto (from Shirahama Shrine to Yamashiro Shrine)

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On the day, see what locals are murmuring on the murmur map

murmur is an app that shows short, anonymous posts on a map, right where they were written. On festival day, open the map around the venue and see what people nearby are saying.

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